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About Indianapolis Art Center

The mission of the Indianapolis Art Center is to inspire creative expression in all people. Our vision is to build an inclusively united community through art by inspiring a better, stronger, and more culturally vibrant environment for all.

Company Fit :

Patience : Allows Team Members the ability to handle challenging situations, work with a team, and foster positive workplace environments at every level.

Clear Communicator : Using verbal and written language, to share and collect information, exchange ideas and openly explore a variety of perspectives while being flexible to adjust style and content to each unique person, audience and situation.

Accountability : Taking responsibility for individual and collaborative actions and decisions. Fostering a culture of trust and accountability throughout the organization.

Job Summary :

We are looking to hire 2D art instructors that are passionate about drawing, painting or mixed media with evening and weekend availability for our Fishers location, the Fishers Art Center. The Indianapolis Art Center promotes life-long learning through hands-on art classes and activities. These programs serve a wide variety of ages, audiences and skill levels of students. An Instructor teaches various educational programs offered by the Art Center, on- and / or off-site from the Art Center. Instructors promote and nurture the education of students by planning and tailoring courses of study; providing a safe, supportive, and positive environment conducive to learning; and keeping students informed about various Art Center efforts and other opportunities. Instructors must be friendly and enthusiastic ambassadors of the Indianapolis Art Center’s mission and provide exemplary customer service to our students and patrons.

Essential Job Functions :

1. Prepare course material within specified timelines and budget

Develop class lesson plans that focus on art making, art history, aesthetics, and criticism
Research information about the art, artists, and cultures to be presented in class as necessary
Prepare art examples as necessary
Tailor courses of study by developing modifications for special needs, various levels of ability, and prior student experience
Use time efficiently

2. Teach students utilizing best practices from both the Art Center and artistic judgement

Implement lessons through a variety of techniques including, but not limited to, discussions, projects, exhibits, visual aids, and critiques

Maintain a safe, secure and healthy educational environment by establishing classroom behavior expectations with consistent enforcement, communicating safety information and procedures to students, and following all Art Center policies and procedures

Ensure accurate documentation of class outcomes by taking attendance, facilitating student surveying, and completing requested documentation.

For youth and teen programming, maintain positive interactions with parents and guardians of students, including communicating with them about their child’s achievements or struggles

3. Manage materials in an effective and sustainable manner

Ensure adequate and appropriate materials, supplies, tools and equipment expectations to encourage students’ full participation

Clean equipment and studio space, and store all materials at the end of each class session

Collect and prepare artwork for exhibition as necessary

4. Be an Engaged Team member to promote personal growth and development of best practices in the Education Department

Attend meetings, trainings and key program events as determined by program staff

Respond to emails and requests in a timely manner

Maintain positive interactions in promotion and retention of Art Center programs and activities

Actively engage in regular classroom observation and annual review processes

Competency Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) :

Possesses the proficiency (either through education and / or experience) to engage students of all abilities, teach concepts for the specific courses taught, and inspire students’ growth and creativity

Time management, organizational and planning skills

Flexibility, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills as related to effective instruction

Education and Experience :

A combination of education, training and experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree in art or art education

Experience working with diverse and underserved audiences desired; required for Outreach instructors

Art professional experience. A personal art portfolio may be requested.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

Instructors are required to travel to and from the Fishers Art Center campus.

Occasionally required to lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs.

Perform physical tasks related to the medium being taught.

Instructors must pass a criminal background check prior to employment.

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